Women's Issues Therapists in 13413

My intentions are to help others become empowered and discover their self worth. I am always respectful, genuine, and non-judgemental in my approach. Sometimes you just need to be heard to sort thoughts/life situations out, or you may be ready to start your journey to heal from the past. Perhaps it's time to learn strategies to manage daily stressors, or work on repairing family and/or couple issues. I hope to be able to provide the quality support needed.

You’re a mom, or you desperately desire to be one. You’re deep in the trenches of postpartum wondering if things will ever get easier. You’re pregnant and struggling to adjust to such an enormous life change. You have never experienced such an intense shift in your identity, goals, relationships, priorities - nearly every aspect of your life - as you have since becoming a mother.

If you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, mood swings, or relationship challenges, know that there's hope and support available. My goal is to empower you with tools and insights to navigate life's ups and downs with resilience and clarity.

Are you tired of feeling disconnected, unhappy, or unfulfilled in your marriage or partnership? Our coaching program is designed to help you achieve the transformation you seek. Our ideal client is someone who recognizes the need for improvement in their relationship and is willing to put in the effort to make things better. We can help you develop the skills and habits necessary for a healthier, more fulfilling relationship, whether you're struggling with communication, intimacy, conflict, infidelity, parenting differences, or other issues.

I enjoy working with motivated-for-change individuals, whose goals involve exploring their areas of strength, and areas needing improvement, in order to live their most fulfilling lives. I work with adults who struggle with complex trauma, relationship concerns, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and identity and existential crises.

My counseling style leans toward a person-centered, solution focused approach. This approach remains eclectic in nature as each individual brings unique issues to the table and should be treated with the type of therapy most beneficial to their recovery. Over the last 15 years, I have worked with individuals of all ages, with a multitude of reasons in which to seek therapeutic resolve.

I understand that a person is more than a compilation of symptoms, and take into account a person’s history, current life experience and future goals to provide comprehensive treatment. I focus on issues relating to depression, role transitions and self-esteem. I provide a mostly psychodynamic approach to therapy, which allows a person to gain insight into their life experience. I believe psychotherapy is not a passive experience, and requires active participation by you. I am here to guide and help you realize your potential to live a more fulfilling life.

I have been working as a licensed mental health counselor and a national certified counselor for over 25 years. My clinical orientation is eclectic, ranging from a variety of techniques including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution Focused Therapy. I have extensive experience working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, partner abuse, sexual violence, self-esteem, LGBTQ issues, empowerment and grief/loss.

Most people contact me overwhelmed by feelings, symptoms or in a life crisis. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) we will explore your thoughts, feelings and behavior and identify those that are not rational, but whose messages control how you feel and behave By learning more rational ways of thinking, you will be in control of the messages you give yourself, not the ones you have been barely conscious of and often come from negative past experiences. Behavior is also explored. Do you repeat the same actions that create problems at work, in relationships? You can change that too, through thinking differently.

All treatment plans are individually developed and implemented to fit the needs of each client. Assist clients with identifying their strengths, while empowering them to develop coping skills and/ or solutions to presenting problems.

I have over 20 years experience providing individual and couples therapy in the New York Metro area and now here in the Central NY area. I treat adolescents, adults and the elderly using cognitive behavioral and insight oriented therapeutic techniques. These approaches allow me to help my clients identify the cause of the issues, gain specific techniques to alleviate stress while maintaining a solution focused approach. I teach my clients to build upon their current strengths, develop new skills, increase awareness and create positive growth to improve their relationships,communication styles, self-worth and to increase their overall coping skills for long term results.

In my years as a clinician one thing has always remained a constant, and that is difficulty with transitions and change, which life abundantly throws at us. Regardless of the situation, change or transition is often the cause of unsettling feelings that lead one to engage with a therapist. That being said, many people are more comfortable and able to successfully maneuver adjustments in their daily routine, in their family structure, home life, work, relationships, etc. Others however, may struggle with developing or utilizing ways of coping with such change.

There are times in our lives when we struggle to cope with life stressors and transitions. Seeking therapy is an important first step in helping you overcome obstacles and personal challenges. Working with a therapist you trust can help you identify goals, find solutions to problems, improve communication, and develop healthy coping strategies. Achieving and maintaining optimal mental health can lessen emotional turmoil, strengthen self-esteem, and make life more manageable.

People seeking to become who they really are---that is, whole, balanced, resilient, contented---seek me out. I support kind, healthy, authentic relationship with all aspects of oneself because such relationship is key to kind, healthy, authentic relationships with others. It's also key to expressing ourselves most fully, both creatively and pragmatically. Whether working with individuals or couples, these principles apply. I try to make our work together as fun, co-creative, and as low in stress as possible. I intend for clients to leave therapy with personalized skills and skillful means for ongoing lifetime growth and resiliency.

Since 2001 I have been providing holistic, strength-based services. Above all, I believe that each and every person is capable of rediscovering their true self. A significant part of achieving this discovery includes finding a trusted, supportive individual who will listen with compassion. I provide a safe, comfortable environment to sort through whatever has been preventing you from emotional health and well being. I would be glad to answer any questions you may have about the therapeutic process. Please feel free to call, text or e-mail me anytime.

My main goal as a therapist is to provide an emotionally safe and therapeutic atmosphere for my clients. I’ve worked with individuals across the life span and have found that my work has been most impactful with people aged preteen through young adulthood. This time is full of so much change - internally and externally. Initiating therapy can be hard. With a mixture of empathy, support, and reflection, solutions will be developed together, helping to give you a life that is more fulfilled.

I have over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with issues related to anxiety, oppositional defiance, depression, attention and focus difficulties, self harm, broken families. Many symptoms can be minimized by learning relaxation exercises, building strengths, learning distraction activities and improving communication skills. Academic and work challenges can be resolved by learning how to obtain the appropriate assistance and skills necessary to survive in today's world. I will work with your primary care provider if desired or necessary to optimize your care.

You give everything you have to everyone and yet you can't come up with a single thing you like about yourself. You endure suffering on a daily basis, but you feel it silently. Every day is an emotional roller coaster filled with uncontrollable feelings like anxiety and rage. You feel unworthy, bad, and dirty. Without even recognizing it or understanding the reason behind it, shame casts a shadow over your decisions and way of thinking. Perhaps you eat to find comfort, or allow the number on the scale determine whether you're having a good or bad day. The walls you put up to protect you keep good people and experiences out too.

Life can be challenging at times and I can help you navigate through the tougher moments. I will help you combat negative self talk, self defeating behaviors, or just plain and simple stress associated with day to day life. While helping you to embrace a calmer existence I will assist you in finding the awareness you desire to balance distinguishable areas of your life. I am experienced in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, situational stressors, grief, and school- or work-related issues. My therapy approach is eclectic, consisting of Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Strengths-Based Perspective.